About the role
The
Governors are looking to appoint a motivated, child-centred Level 3 Teaching
Assistant to join our highly sought-after primary school. The role will initially be based in Year 6, although support may be required across all year groups, from EYFS to Year 6. This is a permanent position.
You would join a friendly team of dedicated staff who ensure our children ‘grow as one to be their best’ and are committed to excellent outcomes for our children. Our pupils live up to high expectations of behaviour and are polite and well-mannered.
We are looking to recruit a highly-motivated, reliable individual who is a positive role model and is adaptable to the needs of our school.
Successful
Candidates must have/be:
- Recent and relevant TA experience working across Key Stages
- High expectations of children’s achievement
- Sound knowledge of curriculum expectations and assessment
- The ability to be flexible, show initiative, be reliable and enthusiastic
- Good Numeracy and
Literacy skills
- The ability to form good relationships with children and staff
- Excellent behaviour management skills
- A practising Catholic or supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.
Essential
Qualifications
3 qualification or equivalent
Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent)
Other information
Please read the Role Profile for full details.
Please note that we can only accept the CES Application forms to apply for this position (CES Support Staff Application)
Please send completed job application forms to office@st-jamesless.lancs.sch.uk
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the CES Application form for
Support Staff Application
Closing
Date: Friday, 27th November 2026 @ 12 noon
Shortlisting
Date: Monday,
30th November 2026
Interview
Date: Wednesday, 2nd December 2026
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
(Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a
'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire
County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a
Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application